Jonas Kaufmann discusses playing Lohengrin, losing himself in a part, and how to sing pianissimo for sustained periods.

Leya Reid and Georgie Cyrillo at NAVA argue that an arts and cultural policy, or National Cultural Plan, is essential if we are to start taking arts and culture seriously.

Ahead of Opera Australia's upcoming Lohengrin, Warwick Fyfe looks back at his lifelong love of Wagner.

Greg Eldridge argues that with OA and VO looking for new artistic directors, there is much to discuss about the future role of opera companies in Australia.

Elena Carapetis writes about her updated Antigone, and the modern-day warriors that continue to be ignored by the powerful.

Anna Dowsley fell asleep when she was taken to see her first opera but she still decided to train as a singer. Clive Paget talks to the Australian mezzo-soprano whose European career is taking off.

When Stefanie Farrands, Principal Viola with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, picked up the viola for the first time she felt like she’d found herself.

Arrigo Boito is best known as the librettist for Verdi's Otello and Falstaff, but he was also a composer. As Opera Australia prepares to stage his only opera, Mahima Macchione traces his career.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The latest arts appointments and departures.

The Artistic Director of West Australian Ballet first came across classical music while taking dance classes as a young boy. He also loves playing guitar, so it’s no surprise that he’s a big fan of Radiohead.